HOL Pokémon Basics

Welcome to the class all about becoming HOL's next greatest Pokémaster! Whether you have been a Pokémon fan for the past 16 years or this is your first experience with Pokémon, everyone is allowed to participate!

We will explore all of the different types of Pokémon and creatures that can be found in all of the generations, although a specific emphasis will be put on the generation one Pokémon. A Pokémon Generational Studies class may come in future terms, so keep your eyes peeled!

Dear new trainer,

It is time to begin your journey. The main goals of every Pokémon trainer are to fill their Pokédex, which is a handheld encyclopedia of information on every Pokémon, and to build the most powerful teams possible. Meeting these goals will begin with this training course on the various types of
Pokémon, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and a look at a few
Pokémon from that type. In order to move on to any further classes, you must take this course. In it we will cover all seventeen Pokémon types, as well as ___ out of the 646 Pokémon known to date! This course will not cover the popular starter Pokémon or the legendary
Pokémon from each generation, as those will be saved for more advanced studies.

If you excel in your studies you will be well on your way to calling yourself a
Pokémon Master!